Orestes, the son of Agamemnon, the general-in-chief of the Greeks in the Trojan war, avenges his father’s murder by his mother, Clytemnestra, and Aegisthus. This was his duty as expressed by his sister Electra and the oracle of Delphi. So, he returns to Mycenae from his hideaway and slays both of t...
This week, here at GME, we decided to commit all of our broadcasts to presenting the universe of a magnificent creator with a solid grip of melody and tons of sensitivity: Giorgos Kazantzis. The formal occasion is his 70th birthday tomorrow, on February 11. Kazantzis has been active in different fields...
On Sunday, February 9, from 12:00 to 14:00 Athens time, Our Town will host Kostas Livadas.
Kostas Livadas discusses the most significant milestones of his fascinating artistic journey, as well as his collaborations in the music industry with artists such as Christos...
“Before I die I’m going to show you bastards who I am…”
“Our Town” tribute to World Greek Language Day with guest Professor Ioannis Korintios | 08 Feb. 2025
“Our Town” celebrates World Greek Language Day with a special tribute to the significance of our language, now honored in cities around the world.
This day, dedicated to the Greek language and Hellenophony, is linked to the passing of Dionysios Solomos on February 9, 1857, Greece’s national...
The discographic debut of Iraklis Triantafyllidis, the 1976 “In Other Worlds” album, is widely regarded as a work of rare beauty by an artist who had the potential to become the ‘new face’ of Greek song in the second half of the 1970s – had he wanted to. The material itself, its sheer strength and dynam...
Nikolas Angelidis, through a special feature on the Time in Greece show, takes us on a journey through the history of Athens' neighborhoods. Each area has its own unique history, of course. This is what we search for and discuss through its names and the way they were "baptized." It’s an interesting, a...
The show is dedicated to Jenny Vanou. Joining us in the studio is Christos Ioannidis, a member of the "Jenny Vanou Fan Club."
Additionally, speaking over the phone about Jenny Vanou are her sister, Mrs. Gianna Vrachnou, and her daughter, Athina Rigopoulou.
Finally, a broadcast from the ERT archive...
Naxatras is a hard psychedelic rock band from Greece. They play a warm psychedelia full of fat grooves, dreamy melodies, heavy riffs and trippy guitar solos all with the vintage touch of the 70's. They have been playing and developing their sound since 2012. "Naxatras", which was released in 2015, became...
Can you fit two massive world-class stars in one band? Yes, as revealed by the co-existence of composer-keyboardist Vangelis and singer-songwriter Demis Roussos in Aphrodite’s Child. Joined by drummer Loukas Sideras and guitarist Silver Koulouris, they formed a band that, despite its short existence, p...
From light music to pop and jazz, and from there to the laiko repertoire… From the coastal clubs and her '60s hits to America, where she recorded two albums in English. She also performed French-language songs with her unparalleled voice… The entire life journey of Jenny Vanou, from Vyronas to the top...
“Two Little Blue Horses” and “Born Out of the Tears of the Sun” – two rare gems of psychedelic rock by singers-songwriters Giorgos Romanos and Andreas Thomopoulos respectively. These are the two springs out of which today’s track list here at GME originates. Romanos, a singer of the New Wave and Ma...
The visual artist Alexis Kyritsopoulos, recently awarded by the Academy of Athens for his lifetime work, joins Themis Rodamitis in an engaging discussion about the “sources” of his inspiration and the significant encounters in his life. He recalls his early years, vividly bringing to life his old n...
The week that starts today here at GME sheds light on a segment of Greece’s rock scene that has been in constant contact with global music trends; in fact, it has often led these trends in a pioneering manner. Monday’s destination: Socrates Drank the Conium. A legendary band, led by guitarist Giannis Spa...
The composer, songwriter, and author Dimitris Kassaris takes us through his artistic journey, from his collaborations with choirs and participation in performances, musicals, and children’s productions, to his experiences working with renowned lyrical singers and conductors. He shares insights into t...
Dionysis Tsaknis’ message of resistance: “I remain alone in my present in order to rescue whatever can be rescued / you will not have me as an accomplice in murder, even if I end up facing the consequences of the law”. Katsimiha brothers’ urban mythology: “We are living our little tales in the city ...
It was the moment when everything changed. History was rewritten… In post-civil war Greece, marked by hatred, betrayal, and relentless punishment, Manos Hadjidakis dared to do the unthinkable—to set the record straight. He resurrected an entire segment of society from the chest of condemnation and con...
One hour before the start of the National Final to select the song that will represent us at Eurovision 2025, Stelios Ioannidis takes us on a journey through time to listen to some of the songs that have represented Greece since 1974.Produced and presented by Stelios Ioannidis
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